RESTAURANT LOS CATRACHOS LL

With 6 inspections documented, RESTAURANT LOS CATRACHOS LL maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

18 SW 11 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10906403

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle soiled with food debris at reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at warewashing area and kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation without a proper hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of fry oil stored on the floor next to three compartment sink at warewashing area.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on wall next to hood system at cook line.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plantains stored in a non food grade to go bag at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed items and stored in a food grade bag. Corrected On-Site

2/20/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons not inverted at kitchen entrance.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler by office no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation

10/31/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside pico de gallo container at reach in cooler at dining area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of produce stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over milk inside reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration temperature, coached person in charge.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler by dining area no date makes, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

6/25/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8701030

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in thank you bag at reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to three compartment sink used as storage.

4/4/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8376409

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled in reach in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and Provided to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and Provided to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/29/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8323581

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area and kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(345 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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